What can you buy for €249,000 in Dublin and Cavan?

A four-bed in Tallaght or a large house with views of the countryside

33 The Drive, Millbrook Lawns, Tallaght, Dublin 24

33 The Drive, Millbrook Lawns, Tallaght, Dublin 24
33 The Drive, Millbrook Lawns, Tallaght, Dublin 24

This 115.6sq m (1,245sq ft) house is in the Millbrook Lawns estate. Downstairs are two living rooms and a kitchen, with a garden to the back mainly comprising decking and a shed. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a bathroom. BER D2
Plus: The Square shopping centre, hospital and IT Tallaght are within a 10-minute walk.
Minus: The kitchen could do with a rethink and would benefit from a better link with the living room and exterior. 
Agent: Hogan Estates

Drumanaragh Poles, Cavan, Co Cavan

Drumanaragh Poles, Cavan, Co Cavan
Drumanaragh Poles, Cavan, Co Cavan

This 153sq m (1,650sq ft) house sits on ¾ acres (0.3 hectares) of land and has views over the countryside. At ground level are two living rooms both with wooden floors and one of them has doors to a decked area. There is also a kitchen and utility on this floor along with another room currently used as a bedroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms, one with an en suite, and a bathroom. Cavan town is 5km away. BER E2

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Plus: Handsome and well-presented interior.

Minus: The building layout at the back creates a deep plan that limits natural light at the core.

Agent: O'Reilly Taylor and Tweedy